Varbergs cold bath house

Varbergs cold bath house is a wooden structure standing on sturdy piles about 20 meters from shore, linked to the beach by a long bridge and topped with Moorish-style onion towers. Each wing contains open-air bathing areas that open directly to the sea.

The first bath house was built in 1866, but severe storms destroyed the original structures more than once. The current building dates from 1906 and represents the third incarnation on this site.

The facility keeps separate bathing sections for men and women, reflecting how Swedish coastal bathing traditions have developed over time. Visitors can see how this separation shapes the layout and daily use of the building.

The bath house operates on limited hours and is most accessible on weekends, especially during warmer months. A long bridge leads out to the building, so wear comfortable shoes and be aware that conditions can be rougher on windy days.

The bath house was deliberately built on piles in the sea to give bathers a true ocean experience far from the shoreline. This unusual placement means you step directly into the water from the platform itself.